Infection prevention and control means doing everything possible to prevent infection from both developing and spreading to others. The following resources are available to purchase and a selection are free to download and will assist you in preventing healthcare associated infections.
A suggested editable Action Plan template that General Practice can adapt. An Action Plan should be completed in the event of non-compliance following an audit. The actions should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time bound (SMART). The Action Plan should be reviewed regularly to demonstrate...
An audit tool to support care home staff to identify mattresses and covers in poor condition. Each mattress and mattress cover should be reviewed on a regular basis, which should be based upon a local risk assessment, e.g. weekly, monthly,...
The National standards of healthcare cleanliness 2025 provide clear advice on what cleaning is required and how organisations, including General Practices, can demonstrate their cleaning services meet these standards. Listed below is a range of resources based on the 2021 version...
An Audit Tool to provide evidence of a rolling programme of audit for personal protective equipment (putting on and removing). It is recommended that all staff who have contact with residents should be assessed for their putting and removing technique...
An Audit Tool to provide evidence of a monthly rolling programme of audit for personal protective equipment (putting on and removing). All staff who have contact with patients should be assessed for their PPE technique on at least an annual...
An Annual Audit Tool for putting on and removing personal protective equipment (PPE). All staff who have contact with service users should be assessed for their putting and removing technique on induction and at least annually. Size: A4 colour 2...
An audit tool to support care home staff to identify pressure relieving cushions and covers in poor condition. Each pressure relieving cushion and cover should be reviewed on a regular basis. Size: A4 colour 2 page Target: For use in...
An audit tool to support staff in carrying out monthly audits to assess the standard of cleanliness of care equipment. In order to comply with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control...
A monthly audit tool to support Care Homes in complying with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance. The audit tool should be completed by a Manager...
It is recommended that this IPC Assurance Audit Tool should be used annually to ensure that compliance with IPC Policies for 'Standard infection control precautions' (SICPs) is being monitored and achieved. It is based on the requirements of the Health...